Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison Never give up: Your breakthrough might be closer than you think Thomas A. Edison famously said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success Read more…

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. Lucius Annaeus Seneca MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Often in our lives, we keep putting things off, believing them to be difficult tasks or beyond our capabilities. This habit usually starts on a Read more…

We must stop assuming that a thing which has never been done before probably cannot be done at all. Donald M. Nelson EMBRACING UNIQUENESS FOR SUCCESS Each one of us is unique, yet we often fall into the trap of believing that success and accomplishments must follow a predefined path. This self-limiting belief restricts our Read more…

Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden MEANING OF THIS QUOTE People often prioritize reputation over character. Reputation refers to what others think of us, while character is about how we perceive ourselves. Read more…

Size isn’t everything. The whale is endangered, while the ant continues to do just fine. Bill Vaughan MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Size – whether it’s in terms of physical prowess or economic might – isn’t always a boon. It can, in fact, also be a bane in that it can expose a person or entity Read more…

If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative. Woody Allen MEANING OF THIS QUOTE Contrary to popular opinion, failure is not a sign of stagnation, but of progress. In fact, it isn’t the occasional failure that’s worrisome, but rather continued success. Failure serves the dual purpose Read more…

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett MEANING OF THIS QUOTE It is hard to be selfless when selfishness reigns supreme around us. Our natural instinct is to do a profit-and-loss analysis before every decision and put our own interests above everything and everyone else. Read more…

Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress. Alfred A. Montapert MEANING OF THIS QUOTE In a world obsessed with multitasking and output, we are often guilty of confusing being busy with being productive. In the pursuit of our goals, it might often feel like we Read more…

There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet. William Frederick Halsey, Jr. MEANING OF THIS QUOTE We all look up to the great men of our times and yesteryear for inspiration. In doing so, we often elevate them to a Read more…

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx MEANING Read more…